Cordova

Rob Stapleton / For The Los Angeles Times

Mike Webber is shown in his Cordova studio, where he carved a "shame pole" dedicated to Exxon Mobil. The piece is a kind of totem once used by natives to bring shame to people who have committed dishonorable acts.

Mike Webber is shown in his Cordova studio, where he carved a "shame pole" dedicated to Exxon Mobil. The piece is a kind of totem once used by natives to bring shame to people who have committed dishonorable acts. (Rob Stapleton / For The Los Angeles Times)

Mike Webber is shown in his Cordova studio, where he carved a "shame pole" dedicated to Exxon Mobil. The piece is a kind of totem once used by natives to bring shame to people who have committed dishonorable acts.